Amsterdam Hotels

The best places to stay in four price ranges: budget ($), moderate ($$), expensive ($$$), and luxury ($$$$)

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Hans Brinker

Renovated 120-room hostel in a former monastery, close to central Leidseplein Square. The mostly youthful guests can choose between rock-bottom bunk-bed dorms or private rooms; the majority wind up in the disco, which would have scared off Hans himself. Kerkstraat 136-138; tel. 31 20 622 0687.

Hotel HegraThe chance to stay in a 17th-century canal house at a budget tab. Eleven small, spartan rooms (some with shared bath) come with a full breakfast and a top location, near the Anne Frank House. Herengracht 269; tel. 31 20 623 7877. www.hotelhegra.nl

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Lloyd Hotel“A real social experiment because it features everything from one- to five-star rooms all under one roof.”—Steve Korver, editor, Amsterdam Weekly. Located in the newly redeveloped East Docklands; 117 rooms in the art deco landmark building range from simple and student-ready to luxurious suites, some boasting grand pianos; large restaurant, bar, and library, draw the artiest crowd in town. Oostelijke Handelskade 34; tel. 31 20 561 3636. www.lloydhotel.com